Vehicle recall 06V172000 · May 19, 2006
Ural Retro and Retro Solo
On certain motorcycles equipped with hydraulic rear and/or sidecar brake systems, the brakes can overheat causing possible rear and/or sidecar wheel lock-up.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles equipped with hydraulic rear and/or sidecar brake systems, the brakes can overheat causing possible rear and/or sidecar wheel lock-up.
- Consequence
- Overheated brake systems will result in insufficient braking power. Wheel lock-up may result in a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear and/or sidecar brake components free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2006. Owners may contact irbit motorworks (ural) at 1-888-990-8484.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V172000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2006
- Filed by
- IRBIT MOTORWORKS, INC
- Owner notification
- May 25, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 89
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ural Retro (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Ural Retro Solo (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
Has your Ural been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ural dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.